<p>Earlier this year a group of local students went on a tour of post-industrial European towns and cities – and came back with some remarkable ideas for the Mansfield of the future. In this episode James Walker leads a discussion of their hopes and aspirations for the town. (But will the Stags really be in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest?)</p>

Earlier this year a group of local students went on a tour of post-industrial European towns and cities – and came back with some remarkable ideas for the Mansfield of the future. In this episode James Walker leads a discussion of their hopes and aspirations for the town. (But will the Stags really be in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest?)

Episode 8: Regreening Mansfield

A podcast about the past, present and possible futures of Mansfield, a town in North Nottinghamshire. 

Fifty years ago Mansfield was a vibrant mining and manufacturing hub and a safe Labour seat. Now a blue brick in the UK’s old red industrial wall, the town seems less certain of its identity and role in the world. What does the future hold for Mansfield? 

Presented by Robert Shore and his mum. Produced by Matt Downing, who also provided the music. Theme tune performed by Bobby and the Midlanders.

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A podcast about the past, present and possible futures of Mansfield, a town in North Nottinghamshire. Fifty years ago Mansfield was a vibrant mining and manufacturing hub and a safe Labour seat. Now a blue brick in the UK’s old red industrial wall, the town seems less certain of its identity and role in the world. What does the future hold for Mansfield? Presented by Robert Shore and his mum. Produced by Matt Downing, who also provided the music. Theme tune performed by Bobby and the Midlanders.

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